Industrial Electrician

Saint-Gobain Group; Calgary; On-site; Full time

Job summary

CertainTeed Canada is seeking an Industrial Electrician in Calgary to ensure the reliability of plant equipment and machinery. The role involves electrical maintenance, compliance with safety standards, and collaboration on WCM projects. Candidates should be certified electricians with experience in manufacturing, particularly in wallboard or related industries. Join a top employer committed to quality and sustainability.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care plan

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of SCADA and PLC systems.
• Experience with electrical safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical maintenance work as directed.
• Assist with planning and scheduling of maintenance work.
• Maintain compliance with local building codes.

Skills

Electrical Safety

PLC Programming

Communication

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Education

Journeyperson or Certified Electrician

Tools

SAP Maintenance System

SCADA Systems

Allen Bradley PLC Systems

Rockwell Control Logix

Job description

CertainTeed Canada has an exciting career opportunity for an Industrial Electrician based in Calgary to join our Board Plant team. This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success.

Wage: $49.46/hour

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the industrial electrician is responsible for completing electrical maintenance work as directed by the maintenance supervisor and other plant personnel, to ensure the availability and reliability of plant equipment and machinery associated with the manufacture of wallboard, while ensuring compliance with local building codes.

1. Maintain a safe working environment concerning all electrical maintenance work.
2. Work within the parameters of the plant’s WCM & quality system with multi-functional teams on WCM projects.
3. Maintain a strong focus on Availability/Utilization targets for process equipment.
4. Assist with improving and maintaining plant electrical, instrumentation & automation systems, including preventative, predictive maintenance, spares planning/inventory control, purchasing, work procedures & documentation.
5. Assist with planning and scheduling of electrical preventive & corrective maintenance work.
6. Provide off-shift support for electrical equipment breakdowns.
7. Assist in generating & recording maintenance history on SAP.
8. Conduct IR scanning of plant equipment as required.
9. Have some experience working with the SAP maintenance system.
10. Possess working knowledge of Lock-Out Tag-Out, Electrical Safety, Arc Flash protection requirements.
11. Preference for candidates with machine installation experience.
12. Be able to perform rotating shift work if required.
13. Possess strong trades, written, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple jobs or projects simultaneously.
14. Show a strong commitment to quality and service, and promote CertainTeed’s vision and values.
15. Operate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
16. Have strong computer literacy and knowledge of MS Office tools.
17. Perform other duties as required.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

1. Be a journeyperson or certified electrician; a red seal is an asset.
2. Have 1–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in wall-board, cement, or mining industries.
3. Have extensive knowledge of SCADA systems, preferably ‘GE’ iFix, and be confident working with PLC/control system Historian and ‘pulling tags’ to record trends.
4. Display proficiency in PLC programming & troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLC systems & Variable Frequency Drives.
5. Experience with Motion Control software such as Rockwell Control Logix (5000).

ABOUT US

CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the top 100 industrial companies worldwide, employing approximately 18,000 in North America and 168,000 globally. Saint-Gobain operates 145 manufacturing facilities across diverse industries and has been recognized as a top employer in North America & Canada.

For 113 years, CertainTeed has been synonymous with quality, trust, innovation, and service, designing and distributing materials for the construction and building markets, including insulation, ceilings, roofing, siding, and more. We are committed to sustainable construction, resource efficiency, and climate change mitigation, aiming to Make the World a Better Home.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Comprehensive health care plan including drug cards, vision, dental, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability.